trolling motor question

I have a 3rd season Minnkota 55AT that seems to have lost a fair percentage
of its thrust. Is it a common occurence for them
to lose power? Can a dealer test them in some way?
Thanks,
Bill

"bill allemann" wrote in message
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I have a 3rd season Minnkota 55AT that seems to have lost a fair percentage
of its thrust. Is it a common occurence for them
to lose power? Can a dealer test them in some way?
Thanks,
Bill

Is it the trolling motor or is it the battery? Have you taken the prop off
and looked underneath to see if there's fishing line wrapped around the prop
shaft? What is the condition of the prop itself? How about the wires
leading from the battery to the trolling motor? Too often, boat
manufacturers put light gauge wire in for the trolling motor. The wires
will heat up under load and lose efficiency.

I don't believe that dealers can test them, but you might check your area
for an authorized repair center. MinnKota's website has a listing of repair
centers.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

The prop is like new, and I had it off to make sure the shaft is clear.
New battery, wiring looks fine, connectors buffed clean, etc.
There used to be a local shop that dealt in trollers. I'll need
to see if I can find them, if they are still around.

Bill


"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
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Is it the trolling motor or is it the battery? Have you taken the prop
off and looked underneath to see if there's fishing line wrapped around
the prop shaft? What is the condition of the prop itself? How about the
wires leading from the battery to the trolling motor? Too often, boat
manufacturers put light gauge wire in for the trolling motor. The wires
will heat up under load and lose efficiency.

I don't believe that dealers can test them, but you might check your area
for an authorized repair center. MinnKota's website has a listing of
repair centers.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

Go here--- to the Electrical/TM Board

There's a MK Tech there named Bill Jones
http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zeromain

Arc


"bill allemann" wrote in message
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I have a 3rd season Minnkota 55AT that seems to have lost a fair percentage
of its thrust. Is it a common occurence for them
to lose power? Can a dealer test them in some way?
Thanks,
Bill

Correction:

His name is JOHN Jones


"Arclight" wrote in message
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Go here--- to the Electrical/TM Board

There's a MK Tech there named Bill Jones
http://bbcboards.zeroforum.com/zeromain

Arc


"bill allemann" wrote in message
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I have a 3rd season Minnkota 55AT that seems to have lost a fair
percentage of its thrust. Is it a common occurence for them
to lose power? Can a dealer test them in some way?
Thanks,
Bill